Extended curriculum and BTEC

Supporting learners on their chosen pathway

We're passionate about encouraging and supporting learners’ wider development. Through our broad range of subjects, we support every learner to develop knowledge and skills that will take them beyond the exam hall and into their working lives.

On 12 December 2024, the DfE published the outcomes of the review of Post 16 qualification reform.

Read the announcement

The aim of the review was to determine which qualifications will be funded for 16-19 learners in England for the 2025/26 academic year. 

Read our statement

We understand how important this information is to you, and we’re currently reviewing the DfE’s rapid review outcome to understand what this will mean for you and your learners. We have updated our funding guide.

We are updating our FAQs which will published on the Level 3 review webpage shortly.

Visit our Level 3 review webpage

A reminder that approved Alternative Academic Qualifications and Technical Qualifications, will be funded from August 2025. 

Explore our Alternative Academic qualifications and Technical qualifications

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